Watercolour Landscapes with Paper Hands

Join Holly Neilson of Paper Hands, as she guides you through a beginner-friendly Watercolour Landscapes Workshop. Holly will teach you the fundamentals of painting with watercolour and how to design and paint a landscape artwork, using the beautiful Boondall Wetlands as your source of inspiration. Students will have the opportunity to walk around the wetlands and take some inspiration photographs before beginning their painting.

The workshop will cover the following techniques:

• Colour Theory and Mixing
• Simple brush stroke techniques
• ‘Wet on Wet’ and ‘Wet on Dry’ painting techniques
• Sketching and Designing from a landscape perspective

Come and immerse yourself in a relaxing and friendly environment.

Cost: Free.

Bookings: Required via Eventbrite.

Age: Adults aged 18 years and over.

Arrival time: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign-on for the activity.

Requirements and what to bring:

• Wear sun-safe clothing and secure, fully enclosed walking shoes.
• Please bring a camera or phone capable of photography.
• Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site.
• Please arrive 5 minutes early for sign-in.
• All workshop materials are provided.

What if it rains? This activity will go ahead in light rain and will be adapted for indoor delivery if required.

Meeting point: At the entrance of the environment centre.

Carparking: Free visitor parking.

Note: Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Any questions? Please email Council's Environment Centres at [email protected]

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